• Spring Garden Prep Tips

    Spring Garden Prep Tips

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    Spring is right around the corner. We had a fantastic sunny and warm day at the end of February, reminding me to prepare for Spring. As the clouds parted and the sun shone down on my humble garden, it was time to get to work and prepare for spring. Preparation is the key to a…

  • Thuja Green Giant plants are shrubs that grow up to 7 feet tall and require watering about every three days during the summer. For most of their life, though, they will only need water once a month for about 20 minutes. The “how often to water arborvitae after planting” is a question that has been…

  • In nature, the process of growing an iceberg rose is a highly complex event. This fascinating plant has become popular in modern gardens and it’s easy to see why! We take a closer look at how fast these exotic plants grow and what makes them so unique. The “how far apart to plant iceberg roses”…

  • Red yucca, or Lepidium draba is a native plant to New Mexico. The leaves and flowers are used in salads, cooked with greens and the root has been used traditionally as an herb to stimulate digestion. Red yucca seeds are a type of cactus that can be grown from seed. The seeds have a red…

  • Crabgrass can be a nuisance for homeowners whose lawn has been invaded. While there is no single, surefire way to get rid of it without chemicals, some methods are more environmentally friendly than others. Killing crabgrass with baking soda is the best way to get rid of this pesky weed. The baking soda will kill…

  • Sweet Viburnum is a shade tolerant evergreen shrub with shiny green leaves that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. They are either male or female, but if left undisturbed about five years after planting, the plant will bloom into small white flowers in fall. This kind of vibernum can grow fast-up to 4…

  • It is a general knowledge that it is necessary for grow lights to give off a certain wavelength for plants to flourish adequately and grow. But apart from these light wavelengths, some growers have come to terms that UV can benefit plant growth. UV light for plants is one wavelength that has been highly contested.…